An Allied Path of the Warrior
Treaty of Alliance
The Prieuré de Sion – Ordre de la Rose-Croix Véritas formally recognizes TRIBE 13 as an allied institution, pursuant to a duly signed Treaty of Alliance.
This alliance is founded upon mutual respect, ethical responsibility, discipline, and a shared understanding of the Path of the Warrior as a path of protection, not domination.
TRIBE 13 operates under its own authority, mission, and organizational structure. The Prieuré de Sion does not direct, administer, or supervise its operational activities.
The Path of the Warrior
Across civilizations and traditions, the figure of the Warrior has always represented more than force: it has embodied discipline, readiness, restraint, and responsibility.
TRIBE 13 preserves this understanding in a contemporary and lawful context, focusing on the ethical formation of Protectors—individuals trained to safeguard life, community, and stability in situations of real risk.
Where the Prieuré de Sion works on the inner architecture of the human being, TRIBE 13 operates on the discipline of the body and the ethics of protection. The two paths are distinct, complementary, and intentionally kept separate.
Founder & Administration
TRIBE 13 is founded and administered by Matei Florin, whose professional background spans law enforcement, tactical operations, private security, and high-risk environments.
His experience informs a training framework grounded in competence, realism, accountability, and restraint.
Selected Qualifications and Experience include, among others:
- Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor – ALERRT (Texas A&M University System)
- STOP the BLEED Ambassador and Instructor
- Medicine in Remote Areas (MIRA)
- Close Protection Operative (Level 3)
- First Person on Scene (FPOS) Medical Certification
- Team Leader in Maritime Security Operations (anti-piracy and counter-terrorism)
- Tactical Police Unit Operator – Romanian National Police
- Certified in Counter-Terrorism Studies
- Founder of Tactical Combat System
- Director and Instructor roles in professional tactical academies
This profile reflects professional legitimacy, not personal mythology.
Training Domains
TRIBE 13 provides structured training and education in areas including:
- Trauma Emergency Care and Immediate Medical Response
- Close Protection and Personal Security
- Responsible Weaponology (edged and fire weapons)
- Escape, Evasion, and Survival
- Operations in Hostile or High-Risk Environments
- Combat Mindset, Stress Management, and Decision-Making under Pressure
Training is offered through in-person programs, seminars, consultancy, and a dedicated online platform for theoretical study and skill development.
Ethical Framework
TRIBE 13 is not a militia, paramilitary group, or ideological movement.
- It is not anti-government, anti-military, or anti-law enforcement.
- It does not condone extremism of any kind.
- Many members are former or active professionals from police, military, and security sectors.
The sole mission is to prepare Protectors—individuals capable of defending themselves and others with competence, restraint, and ethical clarity.
TRIBE 13 Online Training Platform
The TRIBE 13 Online Platform provides members with access to:
- Structured training videos
- Study materials and theoretical instruction
- Ongoing educational content updated regularly
This platform exists to share knowledge responsibly, facilitate professional exchange, and support continuous improvement.
Access is restricted not for secrecy, but for responsibility, safety, and ethical accountability.
Position within the Alliance
The alliance between the Prieuré de Sion and TRIBE 13 does not merge domains or confuse roles.
- The Prieuré de Sion remains an initiatic, symbolic, and spiritual Order.
- TRIBE 13 remains an operational, professional, and protective institution.
Their convergence lies in shared values: discipline, service, honor, and responsibility—each expressed within its proper domain.
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